A Small Molecule That Decreases the Activity of an Enzyme

question 3

Multiple Choice

A small molecule that decreases the activity of an enzyme by binding to a site other than the catalytic site is termed a(n) :

• A)allosteric inhibitor.
• B)alternative inhibitor.
• C)competitive inhibitor.
• D)stereospecific agent.
• E)transition-state analog.

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Definitions:

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